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thegoldenmackid

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Dec 29, 2006
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So I was randomly thinking about this yesterday, how do you think this device is going to charge? Via a 30 pin connector - that might look a tad bit awkward (like the iPod and the Wall of Sound.) The only other alternative would be a Magsafe, Apple could use something more standard, but when's the last time a portable device didn't use a 30 pin connector or a Magsafe (or the older power adaptors and their unique design.) Anyone's guesses?

A docking station seems logical, but I have to imagine that you'd be able to charge it without the docking station.
 
I think it will use the same connector as the iPhone via USB and the USB adapter that charges the iPhone/iPod Touch will charge the thingy.

This will be due to synching with your computer library.
 
Is it possible it could be charged via mini-usb?

I remember vaguely a while back something about a new standard of chargers (phone chargers (?), in europe (??)).
 
If dock connector, then that. If not, then a charger like MacBooks. LightPeak might do charging come 2011.
 
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